Ultimate 2025 Smartwatch Showdown: Apple Watch Series 9 vs Ultra 2 vs SE (and the Competition)
Key Facts Design and Build Quality Apple hasn’t radically changed its core design language in recent years, but each model has its own twist: In summary, Series 9 is refined and compact for everyday wear, SE 2 is a no-frills throwback design that still looks good (if slightly dated), and Ultra 2 is unapologetically big and rugged. Apple kept the familiar square-with-rounded-corners aesthetic across the lineup, ensuring all three are recognizable as Apple Watches, but Ultra 2 definitely stands out on the wrist. Performance and Hardware Under the hood, Apple’s latest watches pack impressively powerful chips and hardware – especially the Series 9 and Ultra 2
